Oklahoma Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is facing a lawsuit over his mandate requiring all public schools to teach the Bible, with more than a dozen petitioners—including religious leaders, parents, and teachers—asking the state Supreme Court to block the rule. The Bible Education Mandate, signed by Walters in June, has sparked outrage, with critics arguing it infringes on religious freedom and violates state law. Walters, however, remains defiant, claiming the Bible is essential for understanding American history and vowing not to “back down to the woke mob.” The legal battle has intensified as Walters insists the Bible’s return to classrooms is necessary to restore “Biblical principles” in education.
